Get Ready To Cruise The Bahamas

• Legal Requirements Made Easy: From Click2Clear to customs check-in, understand and complete all necessary forms with ease.
• Prepare Your Boat and Crew: Step-by-step checklists, insurance tips, and everything you need for pets, medicines, and safety gear.
• Plan the Crossing: Navigate the Gulf Stream and choose the right charts and cruising guides.
• Master Provisioning: Know how much to buy, what to prioritize, and how to make the most of limited storage.
• Stay Connected: Understand the best options for internet, phone calls, and emergency communication in the Bahamas.
• Handle Emergencies: Build your ditch bag, file a float plan, and set up emergency contacts before you leave.

This course features 31 in-depth sections organized into 6 easy-to-navigate categories:

• Legalities: Everything you need to legally enter and exit the Bahamas, including insurance, pet permits, and customs forms.
• Crossing the Gulf Stream, Charts & Cruising Guides: Guidance for a safe and successful passage.
• Weather and Tides: Where to find the most accurate forecasts and tidal information.
• Provisioning: Practical advice for stocking your boat, with special tips for those with tiny refrigerators.
• Communications: Internet, calling, texting, and using satellite devices for reliable connections.
• In Case of Emergency: Prepare a ditch bag, file a float plan, and set up contacts for peace of mind.

This course isn’t just a collection of tips—it’s a complete system to help you plan every aspect of your Bahamas cruise. Developed and refined by Carolyn Shearlock, who has made multiple trips to the Bahamas, it combines first-hand experience with helping countless boaters navigate the maze of ever-changing regulations.

The course is frequently updated to ensure you’re always working with the most current information.

• Immediate Access: Get started right away with a login link provided on your purchase confirmation screen. Prefer to start later? Login details are also emailed to you.
• Lifetime Access: Revisit the course whenever you need it, including all future updates.
• On Your Schedule: Complete the course at your own pace—no set times or deadlines.
• Clear and Concise: Primarily text with helpful photos, screenshots, and links to simplify every step.

Carolyn Shearlock brings 17 years of liveaboard cruising experience and a passion for helping others enjoy their boating adventures. She and her husband, Dave, have cruised over 14,000 miles, including multiple trips to the Bahamas.

Carolyn has first-hand experience navigating the challenges of traveling with pets, tackling complex government websites, and preparing for extended cruising. She is also the founder of The Boat Galley, an instructor at Cruisers University, and the author of The Boat Galley Cookbook.

Her course offers the expertise, tools, and encouragement you need to plan your own successful Bahamas cruise.